“She’s a Stack of Garbage?!” Jessica Williams Ends Her ‘Daily Show’ Run By Confronting Bernie-or-Busters

Where to Stream:

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

Last night’s Daily Show marked the final appearance of ace correspondent Jessica Williams. Williams, who will be sticking around the Comedy Central environs to develop her own show, had one last assignment: interview a half-dozen Bernie Sanders supporters who say they refuse to support Hillary Clinton in the general election, even if it means an advantage for Donald Trump. Even if it means VOTING for Donald Trump.

Williams’ first question: “…Why?”

The Sanders supporters were full of reasons, most of which had to do with how much they hate Hillary Clinton. “She’s just a stack of garbage,” said one. “She’s more like a leprechaun to me,” said another. Thankfully, Williams followed up on that one, getting the leprechaun guy to clarify that leprechauns disgust him.

A baffled Williams pressed the Bernie-or-Bust crowd, all of whom seemed to agree that Trump is racist and bad. But they see Hillary as the complete opposite of their man Bernie. Williams followed that up with a guessing game about Trump and Sanders’ statements, which were — you guessed it — totally opposite.

It was a strong segment for Williams to go out on, as it reminded us just why she’s been so valuable over the years. She belongs in an echelon with Full Frontal host Samantha Bee (a former Daily Show correspondent herself who many think ought to have inherited the show instead of Trevor Noah) in that they both don’t bother hiding their frustration and anger with how maddening modern politics can be. Watching Williams pull faces, shut down dumb statements, and shoot side-eye at the Bernie-or-Busters was a great reminder that Williams is best at doing what The Daily Show has always strived for: calling bullshit on the bullshit of politics.

Here’s hoping that next Jessica Williams project gets her back on the air quickly.